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01 March 2024
From international student to graduate of SAIT's Respiratory Therapy program, Denys Vynnyk (RT '21) is doing what he always wanted to do...
30 January 2024
Feeling caught up in the whirlwind of day-to-day tasks, demands or stresses? Check out these five tips from SAIT alumni to help reset and stay...
18 January 2024
From DIY roots to indie studio architect, SAIT grad Murray Emery takes LINK on a musical odyssey through sound.
06 December 2023
Take a look back on 2023 with us and all the moments that made the year an exceptional one.
01 December 2023
Take the stress out of holiday shopping this season — explore the SAIT Alumni Business Directory holiday guide for unique gift ideas while...
23 November 2023
Since starting on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic, the What Works series has covered an array of career development topics to support SAIT...
07 November 2023
In addition to a new name, SAIT's Indigenous student resource centre welcomes a new role to support Truth and Reconciliation on campus.
A recent capstone project shows how the SAIT Connector inspires cross-disciplinary student collaboration
Host Andrea Juarez (Journalism '18) talks with people who have already lived through turning 25, one of life's most confusing times....
Searching for a warmer weather destination? Before you click “book” explore the factors that could make your next vacation a breeze or...
Red Seal Chef Cat McInroy is using food to keep connections alive between people in the Yukon, their cultures and the past.
Two researchers with SAIT’s Green Building Technologies talk about recent projects, collaboration, perseverance, and the importance of...
While a SAIT education has opened up new avenues for Sebastian Arroyave Moir's future, he is also pursuing his true passion as a musician. ...
06 November 2023
The Veterans Achievement Award aims to provide financial support so veteran students at SAIT can begin a new chapter in their lives.
27 October 2023
LINK catches up with Respiratory Therapy (RT) grad Kelsey Freeman about working during a pandemic and bettering mental health support for frontline...
04 October 2023
One of SAIT's newest Outstanding Young Alumni Award recipients is turning a global challenge into an opportunity. Learn more about how this...
This year's Distinguished Alumni Award recipient is an opportunity maker. Find out how she turned tragedy into community for Ukrainian...
Between new builds and renovations, this year's Outstanding Young Alumna is bringing her creativity, innovation, construction expertise and...
SAIT's first ever International Impact Alumni Award recipient isn't afraid to get his hands dirty. Learn how this SAIT graduate is...
When the recipient of the 2023 Clarence Hollingworth Alumni Employee Award of Excellence isn't working at the Rockyview General Hospital, she...
20 September 2023
A recent $1.58 million gift and renewed partnership are advancing SAIT instrumentation and automation programs in an interconnected world.
19 September 2023
Three graduates share how this alumni-exclusive benefit helped them to continue their lifelong learning journeys.
06 September 2023
The benefits that come from being a volunteer vary from person to person. Hear from SAIT graduates on why they choose to return to volunteer...
01 September 2023
Passionate about teaching, the recipient of the 2019 Clarence Hollingworth Alumni Employee Award of Excellence prioritizes job satisfaction over...
31 August 2023
SAIT graduate Kori Ford (GIS ’17) and current student Jorden Fanson share the benefits of their involvement in the Industry Mentorship Program.
16 August 2023
A leader in business, ranching and philanthropy, SAIT remembers the impact Stan Grad (1944-2023) had on the SAIT and surrounding communities.
20 July 2023
With demand for Electric Vehicles (EV) booming, the automotive repair industry is evolving to keep up with rapidly changing technology.
12 July 2023
Being a member of the SAIT Alumni Family has its perks. Learn how a 30-year+ partnership between SAIT and TD Insurance Meloche Monnex is helping...
27 June 2023
Your journey with SAIT isn't over when you graduate — here are five ways to stay in touch with your alma mater.
Josh Traptow has spent nearly a decade advocating for Calgary’s heritage and history. For his leadership and ability to tell the stories of...
26 June 2023
Five tips to help you improve your professional profile and your job search.
07 June 2023
Six SAIT grads talk about their work in major film, television and digital media centres worldwide
05 June 2023
With the insights and support of SAIT graduates of the New Media Production and Design and Graphic Communications and Print Technology, a new...
02 June 2023
Lara Surring originally had her sights set on bones – specifically, dinosaur bones – but the universe had different plans for her....
01 June 2023
Get the behind the scenes scoop from some of the SAIT graduates who worked on the production of "The Last of Us".
31 May 2023
Meet one of Canada's most popular hockey artists, SAIT Advertising Art graduate Bill Brownridge, who was recently inducted into the...
30 May 2023
From online shopping, to using Google maps, to using reCAPTCHA security — AI is increasingly becoming a part of our daily lives. Before the...
24 May 2023
LINK breaks the ice with SAIT alumnus Mike Craig as he shares his journey to becoming the NHL’s Senior Director of Facility and Hockey...
23 May 2023
Is the sky the limit? Meet three SAIT graduates whose career journeys are taking off as leaders in their industries in Canada.
26 April 2023
While assisting a family friend from Ukraine, SAIT graduate Janice Krissa-Moore was inspired to take action to help support even more Ukrainian...
20 April 2023
New software platform provided through funding from TD Bank Group allows pilot project to map student competency and learner pathways for future...
A recent gift from the John Bowlen Legacy Flow Through Fund 2 at Calgary Foundation has been used to purchase new equipment for students in...
17 April 2023
From gliding across the ice to starting her own business as a custom ice hockey mask painter, this SAIT graduate takes her passion for the sport to...
04 April 2023
As he hangs up his chef's hat with the Calgary Stampede, Chef Derek Dale reflects on his 36-year career and what is next. PLUS: A go-to...
27 March 2023
An innovative gift from RBC is helping SAIT Automotive Service Technology students like Jasmine Chu connect to leading-edge skills and experts.
12 January 2023
The amount of roles and responsibilities for a TV or film production are impressive. Meet three grads that shared a glimpse into their roles for...
01 December 2022
Major anniversaries, the return of in-person events and new and renewed partnerships — 2022 was a year worth celebrating! See why for yourself.
28 November 2022
As the Clayton Carroll Automotive Centre celebrates 20 years, LINK writer Zachary Robertson speaks with Clayton Carroll's widow, Norma, to...
Researching a green-tech solution for extracting cleaner oil and gas.
In August 2022, SAIT launched a four-year redevelopment project to replace Campus Centre with a new building. LINK brings you an insider's...
Online research, comparing makes and models, taking a test drive — buying a vehicle involves many steps. Buying an electric vehicle adds a...
When David “Chimdi” Ilonze arrived at SAIT as an international student from Nigeria, he found the Black community wasn’t as...
Matt Carr shares an insider’s look at working behind the scenes with high-tech cars, high-pressure repairs and hours on a hot tarmac.
The Turning Points program helps youth successfully explore post-secondary programs and career options.
Today’s Saitsa leaders reflect on a century of hard work, advocacy and accomplishment on behalf of students.
The Magnetic Particle Tester in SAIT's Non-Destructive Testing Foundations Labs shines a light on industry tools and parts.
After nearly 10 years of planning and construction, the Trades and Technology Complex (TTC) officially opened on Sept. 5, 2012. A decade later, its...
15 November 2022
On National Philanthropy Day SAIT celebrates the impact donors have on international students like graduate Paul Jimenez.
03 November 2022
In case you missed it, this year six (yes, SIX!) SAIT grads join the latest cohort of individuals making an impact in their communities, fields and...
SAIT graduate Amber Craig (Journalism ’06) has been an integral part of the movement towards responsible, socially-acceptable cannabis use...
SAIT alumna Iman Bukhari shares her experience leading change in race relations and what it means to be recognized for her outstanding work towards...
SAIT graduate and Outstanding Young Alumnus, Madeleine MacDonald (Hospitality Management ’14) inspires creativity and passion in culinary...
27 October 2022
Thanks to the support and generosity from our community, SAIT achieved their 2022 Giving Day goal!
17 October 2022
SAIT employee Donna Lambert is leveraging the hashtag #SAITGIVES on SAIT Giving Day to raise awareness and raise funds to give students a hand up.
07 October 2022
SAIT graduate and Advantus360 co-founder Stefan Herbst (Network Engineering Technologies '07) shares his thoughts on life-long learning, the...
03 October 2022
When it comes to making a difference in the success of SAIT students, every little bit has the potential to make a difference.
27 September 2022
From doing play-by-plays for the SAIT Trojans hockey team to filing stories for Rogers Sportsnet, this year's Outstanding Young Alumnus, Kyle...
For the past 34 years, she has built a career dedicated to local news, helping Calgarians through their city's most interest, challenging and...
Getting her start as "baby bartender" at Model Milk, 2022 Outstanding Young Alumna Madeleine MacDonald is setting the bar high within the...
11 July 2022
SAIT grads Gursh Bal and Kai Fahrion are paying it back by setting up an award for SAIT students interested in a sustainable future.
29 June 2022
LINK takes a look ahead during Heritage Hall's centennial year.
20 June 2022
Meet the SAIT graduate whose work might just result in history repeating itself.
Hidden in plain sight, the murals of Heritage Hall have their moment as Calgary art historian Lisa Christensen takes us on a personal guided tour...
Serving as a mascot of the No. 2 Wireless School during the Second World War, her official duties included leading military parades and graduation...
Sports artist S. Preston (CTSR '96) - who created the minimalist Heritage Hall on this issue's cover — taps deep into what makes...
17 June 2022
SAIT grad, Keane Straub, explores the ways alumni are gaining value from their connections with SAIT.
10 June 2022
Take a once-in-a-lifetime look into the spaces in Heritage Hall that aren't accessible to the public.
07 April 2022
The SAIT family continues to brighten the futures of students #HereAtSAIT through the annual ShoutOut campaign.
31 March 2022
SAIT alumni share their podcasting know-how — from conception to production.
24 March 2022
Brittany MacDonald has always been passionate about three things: working in healthcare, hockey and fitness. At SAIT, MacDonald was able to pursue...
22 March 2022
2022 is a milestone year — Heritage Hall is turning 100! Join in the celebrations with these three tips.
16 March 2022
Designed by Alberta provincial architect Richard Palin Blakey, Heritage Hall was constructed on North Hill overlooking downtown Calgary to...
Heritage Hall was designated a Canadian national historic site in 1987 because of its place in the development of vocational education in Western...
Take a trip back in history to 1940 and hear what it would have been like as PITA was transformed into the No. 2 Wireless School.
Close "chums" for over 70 years, three alumni of the University Demonstration School (UDS) recount their childhood memories from their...
Ever wonder about the murals in Heritage Hall? Listen and learn how the walls became a gallery, a canvas and a platform for many legendary local...
From lobbying government to student support and campus events, former Saitsa presidents reflect on the frolics and achievements during their time...
Heritage Hall: renovation, or demolition? Hear how Heritage Hall became both a provincial and a national historic site — and proof that some...
Hear as our guests discuss the ways philanthropy nurtures great cities, the excitement of restoring Heritage Hall during the 1980s and how giving...
What goes into hearing history? SAIT Alumnus Ron Tarrant goes into what it took to produce an audio series in celebration of the Heritage Hall...
14 March 2022
Taxes don’t need to be scary. Here are five tips to make your (tax) life easier.
10 March 2022
In preparation of Heritage Hall’s centennial, scheduled restoration work to the west stairs of the building revealed a package intentionally...
09 March 2022
The Naomi Fujikawa Memorial Award honours the memory of a loving wife, mother and friend Naomi and supports student success.
03 March 2022
When it comes to starting up your own business or taking a side gig to the next level, there’s no one size fits all approach. So, where does...
SAIT's oldest known alumnus, Clarence Hollingworth, turns 107.
01 March 2022
Grace Chantiam left a positive impact on her colleagues at SAIT every day.
25 February 2022
This year, SAIT employees can recognize someone who is helping make SAIT more inclusive by sending them an Inclusion Matters ShoutOut.
23 February 2022
Through the ShoutOut program, employees at SAIT have the chance to celebrate their colleagues who go that extra mile to help get things done and do...
10 February 2022
SAIT Family Campaign is back and it's just around the corner. This SAIT employee campaign brings financial relief to students and helps...
01 February 2022
SAIT's landmark stands tall 95 years after its ground breaking and its design continues to influence the look of the modern campus.
18 January 2022
A pilot out of the SAIT School of Business is using virtual reality simulation to teach students in the art of customer service.
11 January 2022
The SAIT School of Construction is making the case for mixed reality teaching tools, such as 3D animation and holographic imaging, to take hands-on...
03 December 2021
SAIT alumna shares four tips on keeping a level head in challenging situations, including a natural disaster.
01 December 2021
As it celebrates its 20th anniversary, the Chinook Lodge Resource Centre is a welcoming space where Indigenous students feel ownership and...
30 November 2021
How a SAIT degree helped one student find his way
25 November 2021
Rooted in nearly one hundred years of history, this SAIT alumna and her husband bring the family business into the 21st century.
23 November 2021
Mel Hoyme reflects on a lifelong career as a pioneer and leader in his industry.
22 November 2021
SAIT's Learner and Academic Services department is working with junior high and high school boards, teachers and students to build their...
19 November 2021
Instructors in the SAIT MacPhail School of Energy introduce immersive digital technologies to enhance curriculum, better engage students and make...
16 November 2021
SAIT graduate and student award recpient Sarah Raddatz, shares why she focuses on opportunitities rather than obstacles.
12 November 2021
This small-scale treatment plant gives water resource management students big-picture insights into automated processes they'll use in...
10 November 2021
Thanks to a recent commitment from our donor family, support for Indigenous education is set far into the future.
04 November 2021
Future-proof your life in the trades with these tips for developing the soft skills employers want and the business skills entrepreneurs need.
28 October 2021
SAIT celebrates 2021 Distinguished Alumna Shelley Kuipers for removing barriers for female entrepreneurs with a feminist-forward financial platform.
Doug Braden is celebrated as SAIT's 2021 Outstanding Young Alumni for his efforts in pivoting his business model to create and distribute...
21 October 2021
SAIT alumni Mike Lamacchia is honoured as a 2021 Distinguished Alumni for his innovative work to improve emergency care in rural prairie provinces.
06 October 2021
2021 Giving Day brought a welcomed excitement to the SAIT community as donors, alumni, students and employees came together (online) to bring on...
04 October 2021
The Inclusion Matters priority fund will help to ensure the SAIT campus is a place where everyone feels welcomed, supported, included and empowered...
25 September 2021
A recent donation from Ford allows students in the Ford ASSET program to hone their skills on the vehicles they will service after graduation.
20 August 2021
In a global economy, SAIT's International Centre works to recruit, welcome and support students from around the world — even in the...
19 August 2021
Household appliances and technologies are being used more than ever before during this pandemic — but what about more complex machines...
29 July 2021
Matt Janz (JA '12) is a low vision, legally blind Calgary skateboarder and the founder of Skate Bats, a program that introduces kids with...
28 July 2021
The choice is simple — adapt and embrace technology or risk getting left behind.
19 July 2021
Trevor Hofbauer (HMGT '13) shares life lessons learned through his career-making races, a journey he hopes will lead to the 2020 Olympics in...
15 July 2021
As more appliances and devices begin working together to make household tasks easier and more efficient, here are five wise ways to add smart...
07 July 2021
For LINK writer and SAIT alumna Giselle Wedemire (JA ’13), raising awareness around equity and diversity lies close to her heart. Following...
05 July 2021
As global Black Lives Matter protests sparked a cultural awakening last summer, the conversations involved in building an Equity, Diversity and...
29 June 2021
As the Design Technology Manager for the Centre Block Restoration Project, Tim Lazaruk uses technology to create intelligent data being leveraged...
17 June 2021
Machine learning, boot camps and the Alumni for Alumni Bursary: Tony Sassine's path to a new career as a data scientist.
Eye problems are increasing as people spend more time in front of screens, yet Alberta’s vision care industry anticipates many opticians will...
10 June 2021
Research at SAIT's MacPhail School of Energy is helping the City of Calgary find new ways for homes and businesses to reduce water use and...
09 June 2021
Angela Flanagan is putting students first in her full-time role with SAIT’s Lamb Learner Success Centre.
28 May 2021
SAIT grad Alex Edmonson is the latest from SAIT's School of Hospitality and Tourism to compete on season 9 of Top Chef Canada.
26 May 2021
SAIT graduate Ben Reed has spent his career bridging the gap between people and technology so we can all breathe a little easier.
07 April 2021
New award honours Tindall's legacy and commitment to building future leaders in the protein industry.
24 March 2021
Researchers with SAIT's Green Building Technologies Lab and Demonstration Centre working to help Calgary homeowners meet the Living Building...
09 February 2021
SAIT graduate Ashley Luker shares her journey from working on family cars as a young girl to settling disputes as a senior arbitrator.
30 November 2020
Despite the disruption of COVID-19, change remains a constant in the world of work. LINK explores some insights, tips and tricks on how to be...
17 November 2020
SAIT grads Gursh Bal and Kai Fahrion provide an overview of some of the challenges and opportunities they’ve identified within the renewable...
Energy industry insider and SAIT graduate Keith MacPhail speaks about the influence and vitality of technology in the energy industry.
SAIT grad shares the impact the economic downturn and COVID-19 has had on non-profits, and how they can harness digital initiatives to build new...
SAIT grad and small business owner Sarah Erasmus explores how to build an Indigenous-inspired and resilient small business during COVID-19.
SAIT graduate Heather Culbert shares a strategy for success through broadening your skillset and developing tech literacy, regardless of your field.
Alumnus Matt Squires shares his top takeaway tips from his own experiences in the hospitality and tourism industry, and how to look ahead to the...
SAIT alumnus Ryan Scott shares tips for staying ahead and thriving in the construction industry.
16 November 2020
Two SAIT research projects and the common goal they share.
10 November 2020
The Fall Class of 2020 celebrated their graduation at SAIT's second virtual Convocation Ceremony on Nov. 4, 2020.
06 November 2020
Five strengthening steps for challenging times.
28 September 2020
Their days of studying at SAIT may be over, but business partners Bryce Dillabough and Lance Nielsen are still experts at pulling an all-nighter...
14 July 2020
SAIT graduates and business owners Mya Khan and Grant Nolan share their experiences of perseverance and resiliency through the COVID-19 storm.
08 July 2020
SAIT's Archives has digitized a little-known collection of Second World War records and is providing crucial material for researchers and...
07 July 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital transformation and our reliance on technology, changing the way we learn, work and live.
LINK captures some of the first-hand SAIT stories, testimonials and images from this historic pandemic and preserves them for future generations.
SAIT's first Maker in Residence gives a big lesson in creativity for a class of 30 Mechanical Engineering Technology students.
Eight first-year Instrumentation Engineering Technology students experienced real-world control room technology on an industrial scale.
Calgary-based charity YouQuest provides recreation therapy and community for those living with young-onset dementia and for their families.
A shift to greater online living is adding to a world already awash with data, and in its wake comes a rising tide of security breaches.
24 June 2020
SAIT graduate Cathy McDonald found resiliency through focusing on what we take for granted and the power of gratitude during a difficult situation.
23 June 2020
A welder by trade, a strategist at heart — one of Alberta's youngest union business representatives talks about making a difference...
25 May 2020
For Lina Yepes, COVID-19 could not have come at a worse time — she lost her job, and shortly after was diagnosed with breast cancer.
More than 260 donors have provided over $130,000 to support SAIT students impacted by the pandemic.
06 May 2020
Class of 2017 alumnus Britt Jones raises money for the Edmonton Food Bank
01 May 2020
It’s the same but it’s different. That’s the way to describe Linda Olsen’s job as an anchor during a world-wide pandemic.
30 April 2020
SAIT graduate Doug Braden has been working an average of 17 hours a day since March 21, 2020. His part in fabricating face shields in response to...
29 April 2020
Doug Braden responds to the critical need for PPE across Canada.
27 April 2020
Increased use of appliances during pandemic has Appliance Service Technician grad answering many service calls.
26 February 2020
SAIT Steamfitter-Pipefitter grad Ryan Logan is using his skills to help build a budding industry and some of Canada’s largest ships.
25 September 2019
Locomotive engineer Leslie Lukan drives 60 miles an hour with 14,000 tonnes and more than two miles of train behind her. Her work assembling and...
27 August 2019
Respiratory Therapist grad Kelsey Thibault draws on her front-line experience to promote grief and trauma support for RTs across Canada.
25 April 2019
By day, SAIT graduate Gwyn Auger is a customer service agent, but her side gigs include social media consulting, modelling, levitation and being...
16 February 2019
How the pursuit of belonging led Calgary entrepreneur and artist Beni Johnson to become a purveyor of hip hop culture.
27 August 2018
SAIT network engineering grad Carl Heikel says his success doesn't rely on keeping up with technology — it's vital he stays ahead...
31 May 2018
Go behind the scenes of Canada's longest-running drama with two people responsible for its iconic look.
22 March 2018
SAIT grad and world-class chef Rosalyn Ediger returns to her alma mater to teach the next generation of chefs at SAIT.
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